Billy Twelvetrees: ‘It can be intimidating – but it’s also why you play’

The Gloucester centre returns to Leicester with plenty of fond memories for the atmosphere at Welford RoadNext time someone says rugby grounds are all the same, refer them to this description of playing at Welford Road. “The Crumbie Stand feels like it surrounds you. When you run out you feel like you’re coming through the crowd to play. You can hear their feet stamping above you when you’re changing.“Going down the touchline the fans are there with you. You can smell the food and see the beers. Sometimes you’ll get sprayed on. It’s why I like goal-kicking there. They’re so close they’re somet…